Far-right Christians move to gain more power in Texas legislative session
After a year of Texas Democrats and Republicans using religious rhetoric to win elections, far-right lawmakers empowered by gatherings this week are readying to introduce a host of Christianity-infused bills, including revived efforts to display the Ten Commandments in public schools.
The Texas Legislature convenes Tuesday. What you need to know about the 140-day session.
Republicans have ruled Texas for the past 20 years, but one of their longest-running top priorities has always eluded them. Will that change in 2025?
Texas House of Representatives Kicks Off 89th Legislative Session with Public Support
Whoopi Goldberg showed some support to Carrie Underwood on “The View” (via Entertainment Weekly) amid backlash against the “American Idol” winner and country music star for her decision to perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan.
Live updates: Texas 2025 legislative session begins with Texas House speaker fight
Three nominees are vying for the Texas House speaker's gavel after the 89th Texas legislature was seated Tuesday.
Video: Texas Legislature kicks off 89th regular session
The legislature kicks off its 89th session today. We’re tracking everything from the House Speaker vote to power grid discussions. 1 hour ago
Texas Legislature is back in session. See photos from inside the Senate, House chambers
The 2025 legislative session gaveled to order Tuesday with lawmakers and top Texas leaders returning to Austin.
Texas lawmakers wrap up 2nd day of legislative session
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Texas Legislature: House elects Rep. Dustin Burrows as new speaker
There is a new speaker of the Texas House. That was the top issue as the 89th session of the Texas Legislature began.
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Here's how much Texas' attorney general spent suing Biden
As President-elect Trump prepares to take office next week, Texas taxpayers appear poised to save some money in legal fees.
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Texas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages
Advocates say interstate compacts, which allow professionals to use their work licenses in multiple states, can solve Texas’ ...
Gov. Abbott, Texas won't be that great without water resources | Letters to the Editor
Perhaps Gov. Abbott should spend a little time addressing how we will meet the water needs of all the new businesses he is ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies federal government, orders flags to fly at full staff for Trump inauguration
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott flouted federal orders Monday and announced that all flags in the Lone Star State will be ...
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Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying ...
Texas orders flags raised for Trump inauguration; will other states do the same?
Flags have been flying at half staff to mourn Jimmy Carter for 30 days. One state has ordered that flags be raised to full ...
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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.
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The Texas Legislature kicks off its new session today in Austin
Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) believes the Speaker’s race is being influenced by outside sources who want to control the ...
Supreme Court to consider Texas age-verification requirement for pornography websites
Texas and 18 other states have recently enacted laws requiring pornography websites to verify the ages of their visitors.
Texas House elects Dustin Burrows as speaker, rebuffing far-right challenge
Burrow’s win was an assertion of the chamber’s longstanding independence, and it set up another session of likely clashes ...
North Texas HOA charged with discrimination for trying to kick out low-income renters
Federal officials accused a North Texas homeowners association of discrimination for trying to kick out residents who receive government assistance to pay rent. The U.S. Department of Housing and ...